Murray wins the Shanghai Masters to become world nr.3

It has been a remarkable Asia campaign for
Murray. After winning in Bangkok and Tokyo he won for a second year in a row
also Shanghai. On top of it he won the last 25 matches out of 26 (beaten by
Nadal in the US open Semis).

 

This final was quite different from the
last year’s one where Murray humiliated Federer in straight painful sets (6-3
6-2) with a display of an amazing tennis. 
This time the tennis level was much lower and both players did not seem
to be at their best.

 

The outcome is always pretty clear when
there are 2 baseliners doing the same game. The winner is the most solid one. And
that was the case. Ferrer did not display a strong forehand and when he was
challenging Murray backhand vs backhand he was the clear underdog.

 

So after a slightly difficult first set
(7-5), Murray won without any major problem also the second (6-4).

 

And now he is aiming at the 2nd spot ofthe ATP Ranking.